k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Its a familiar story for many parentswatching their child struggle in school, knowing they are capable but somehow unable to thrive in a traditional classroom. They envisioned a school where children who didnt fit the standard mold could still succeed, not just academically but socially and emotionally.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 16, 2025

But their reluctance has less to do with what’s happening in class and more to do with their identities as students. The key to engaging reluctant high schoolers is to get them more interested in their own learning. Shift to a student-centered classroom 8. Create an engaging learning environment for all abilities 1.

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Lab to Class

JULY 3, 2025

We have all seen the stereotypical portrayal of the traditional school setting where a teacher stands at the front of the classroom and spends the entirety of class time giving a lecture and asking questions of the students.

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Teach Hub

JUNE 12, 2025

Each role targets a specific reading skill, and when students cycle through all four, they’re not just reading, they’re processing, discussing, and deepening their understanding. It’s an old-school strategy that works because it’s rooted in solid thinking habits. This step empowers students to become curious readers.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Research indicates that active participation leads to higher retention rates, which can be upwards of 60% for students engaged in interactive learning. This can result in some students falling behind due to circumstances beyond their control. Cost-effectiveness is another critical advantage.

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Teach Hub

APRIL 30, 2025

Keeping students engaged is a daily goal that teachers are always trying to hit, and for good reason: its directly tied to how much students learn and retain. But lets be honest, coming up with fresh and creative ways to hold their attention isnt always easy.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 16, 2025

Pros: These non-traditional desk arrangements encourage students to be more creative, think analytically, and have more fun at school. All 15 arrangements were created with student engagement in mind. Print off the desk arrangements and add student names to create seating charts.

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Edsurge

MAY 19, 2025

There arent as many librarians in schools as there used to be. During the transition to digital learning, school librarians struggled to articulate why their roles were still essential to schools, which left them easy targets when districts faced funding shortfalls, particularly after the 2008 recession.

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eSchool News

MAY 15, 2025

The idea had come from Ed Baker, district math coach at Tennessees Weakley County Schools. Baker set up an iPad on a cabinet in Gallimores classroom at Martin Middle School and hit record. When a student answers, she might turn to the other side of the room and ask, What did they just say?

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Key points: Student engagement is at an all-time low in the classroom–here’s how to fix it Student engagement requires more than edtech tools How we can improve literacy through student engagement For more news on student engagement, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Schools in the U.S.

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eSchool News

APRIL 18, 2022

Whether your students take the bus to school or run downstairs to the computer room, keeping them engaged in their classwork throughout the day is the best way for them to master content and progress to the next level of their education. But not all students do this, or at least, do it well. Start with a question.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

Pasadena high school realizes benefits of active learning with standing desks. As educators turn their attention to how physical learning environments can influence student learning, more companies are responding to the demand for flexible and innovative classroom furniture. Ergotron, Inc. News Top News'

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2022

This year’s 9th most-read story focuses on instructional strategies for better student engagement. Student engagement has long been an indicator of growth and progress, and in the wake of the pandemic, it will prove essential for academic and social-emotional recovery. 4: Hands-on learning.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

As the beginning of the school year is creeping up on us, many schools are reconsidering the need for online options. There are too many variables at play right now for any educator to feel they have everything under control for this school year.

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eSchool News

MARCH 30, 2023

Charlotte, NC — New Mexico’s Aztec Municipal School District (AMSD) today announced the renewal of its multiyear partnership with Discovery Education supporting science education in three district elementary schools. Engaging students in learning is the first step to academic success,” said AMSD Associate Superintendent Lauren Laws.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2024

Discover how it tackles diverse learning styles, boosts student engagement, and streamlines administrative tasks. 23, 2024 in Orlando. Unleash the Magic of AI in Your Classroom! Join our session to explore MerlynMind Origin, an AI-powered tool transforming K-12 education. Your classroom’s future starts here!

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Edsurge

JANUARY 16, 2024

When teachers think their students aren’t paying attention in class, they’re probably right. And that’s true even when instructors force students to put away their smartphones. You use a phrase for this that you call ‘budgeted attention.’ They see you're not paying attention to them. What does that mean?

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eSchool News

JULY 20, 2022

SILVER SPRING, MD (Wednesday, July 20, 2022) —Hawaii’s Kihei Elementary School today announced that it has expanded its partnership with Discovery Education, which has supported the school’s educators in creating engaging digital learning environments since 2015.

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2024

Lego Education hosted a breakfast panel on ISTE Day #1 devoted to one of the most perplexing post-pandemic problems for schools—how to keep kids’ attention. Karen Cheser, Superintendent of Durango School District (CO) described creating inclusive environments and providing access to educational resources in a rural setting.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 9, 2021

We talk a lot about student engagement in education. Most educators got into this profession for the students, and, as a result, we want their experience to be as engaging and positive as possible. There is far less written about teacher engagement, even though teacher engagement and student engagement are reciprocal.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Incorporate hands-on activities and experiments Hands-on activities let students engage directly with STEM concepts, making learning tangible and memorable. Introduce edtech tools to enhance learning Integrating edtech tools is an effective way to capture (and keep) students’ attention and enhance learning.

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Edsurge

JUNE 8, 2022

And so they’ve designed systems, strategies and tools to better hold the attention of their students, many of whom are working adults. These techniques include human outreach, like employing teams of mentors and advisers who proactively check in on students, as well as automated tools that help keep learners on track.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 8, 2021

With COVID-19 cases again on the rise, schools are once again closing their doors this year. Meanwhile, the toll on many educators, students, and families feels crushing. It may be the biggest understatement of 2020 to say that the pandemic has thrown K–12 environments into turmoil.

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Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

I always imagined that as my experience with teaching grew, I would be able to better motivate students and help focus my students. It turns out that with each passing year, I’m finding it increasingly difficult to capture and hold a student’s attention and focus during my lessons.

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eSchool News

JUNE 12, 2020

As a language arts teacher at a partial STEM Magnet middle school in Southern Georgia, I have the opportunity to teach an amazing group of students; their willingness to expand their educational horizons amazes me every day. So, how do I keep my math, science, and STEM-minded students engaged in the language arts?

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Heading back to school can be an exciting yet challenging time for students, teachers, and parents alike. While many school systems are returning to full in-person learning, some students are taking advantage of virtual or hybrid learning models their school may offer.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 15, 2024

students who wouldn’t see college as the automatic next step after high school. This insight sparked a year-long project to redesign our high school model. This insight sparked a year-long project to redesign our high school model. This gap persists despite significant attention to youth mental health issues.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 25, 2023

Wondering how to get your students upbeat about learning math? Why Incorporate Technology In Math Education With smart technology becoming an integral part of everyday life, the average student interacts with different technologies day-to-day. public schools provide students with computers.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

However, encouraging students to read in and out of class is challenging as small screens command much of their time and attention. It is becoming increasingly difficult to pry students away from Snapchat, Netflix, Spotify, Instagram, and video games to read anything longer than a snippet.

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Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

I always imagined that as my experience with teaching grew, I would be able to better motivate students and help focus my students. It turns out that with each passing year, I’m finding it increasingly difficult to capture and hold a student’s attention and focus during my lessons.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

And that makes sense–as systemic as some issues facing our education system are, every school, class, and student is unique. Students today are more distracted and disengaged than ever, all while they’re spending an average of 95 minutes every single day on TikTok alone. There’s an entire school of thought on this.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 2, 2016

According to a Gallup Student Poll (2015) of public school children, 47% report being “disengaged” at school. Too many classrooms are not set up with the intention of engaging students. Wouldn’t figuring it out be more interesting and engaging?”

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eSchool News

MARCH 18, 2020

Spring break is right around the corner for most schools, but it still feels like each week is creeping by at a snail’s pace. If your classroom needs more student engagement, TED-Ed Lessons might be just the thing for you. Related content: 5 TED-Ed Lessons to introduce students to robotics.

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eSchool News

MARCH 25, 2021

Comics are a fantastic tool for inspiring student engagement, leveling the playing field so students can demonstrate their learning even if they aren’t great writers, and scaffolding intimidating projects. The most obvious reason to have students create comics in class is because they’re fun.

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k12 Digest

APRIL 26, 2025

In the rolling hills of Southwestern Pennsylvania, nestled among 350 acres of natural beauty, lies The Kiski School , a place where tradition meets transformation. The school offers a timeless boarding school experience where a tight-knit community forges lifelong friendships. Kiskis approach goes beyond academics.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Angela Fleck says this was the typical scene last year in the sixth grade social studies classes she teaches at Glover Middle School in Spokane, Washington: Nearly every student had a smartphone, and many of them would regularly sneak glances at the devices, which they kept tucked behind a book or just under their desks.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

The impending STEAM worker shortage is no secret, and districts are working hard to ensure their students have early and frequent exposure to STEAM learning. In fact, early exposure is key to keeping students engaged in progressively challenging material. Keeping girls engaged in STEAM seems an uphill battle at times.

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